How to travel from Northampton to Nottingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Northampton and Nottingham is around 102km (64 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Northampton to Nottingham by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Nottingham.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £8($9)
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Train

Take the train to Tamworth and then to Nottingham.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)
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Drive

Drive to Nottingham.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance104km (65 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Northampton and Nottingham

There are several options for getting from Northampton to Nottingham by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($22).

The distance between Northampton and Nottingham is around 102km (64 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 82km (51 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Northampton and Nottingham by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Northampton to Nottingham is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £19 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Northampton and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Northampton and Nottingham. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Northampton to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rugby and Tamworth. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

London Midland, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Northampton and Nottingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Northampton and Nottingham. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Northampton and Nottingham with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Northampton and Nottingham. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Northampton to Nottingham. We recommend that you take the bus to Nottingham. instead which will take 1h 25m.

The closest major airport to Nottingham is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nottingham. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Northampton and Nottingham. The distance is around 104km (65 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Northampton to Nottingham is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around £8 ($9).

How do I get from Northampton to Nottingham

Compare travel optionsbetween Northampton and Nottingham

Transport options from Northampton to Nottingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 25m
£8($9)
twice daily102km (64 miles)
Train
1h 45m
£40($47)
hourly138km (86 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
£19($22)
on demand104km (65 miles)

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Airports near Nottingham

The following major airports near Nottingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Nottingham
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Nottingham
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Nottingham